Tag: Drinking Water Sustainability

DDA TO MONITOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS FOR PARKS IN REAL TIME

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Jal Jeevan Mission

In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today e- launched Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led digital drinking water service functionality assessment tool on the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) portal. The initiative marks a decisive shift from infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery, placing Gram Panchayats and village institutions at the centre of assessing the regularity, adequacy, quality and sustainability of drinking water supply in Har Ghar Jal (HGJ)…

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JAL JEEVAN MISSION EXTENDED TO 2028 WITH FOCUS ON “NAL JAL MITRAS”

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As of early February 2026, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved a significant milestone, providing tap water connections to over 81.5% of rural households. To ensure the long-term sustainability of this massive infrastructure, the government has officially announced the extension of the mission until December 2028.  The new phase of the mission shifts focus from “infrastructure creation” to “operational excellence.” A key component of this strategy is the Nal Jal Mitra Programme, a collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development to train local villagers in maintenance and water quality…

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